Solar Field Service Technician - Level 2 (Wharton County, TX)

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Solar Field Service Technician (Level 2) will perform field maintenance and troubleshooting on solar facilities, be self-sufficient, and have a greater understanding of PV systems.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Wharton County, TX. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

 

Position Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working  
• Able to perform all essential Solar Technician I job responsibilities  
• Perform solar equipment testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision   
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems on solar equipment and systems with minimal or no supervision   
• Perform basic diagnostic responsibilities utilizing system monitoring applications to identify issues and determine appropriate responses. Example: Locus, QOS, Vitals, RTDB, or various monitoring platforms  
• Perform maintenance and diagnostic responsibilities utilizing system monitoring applications  
• Accurately account for time and material costs expended in the performance of job responsibilities  
• Operate service equipment safely and maintain required records related to equipment/systems  
• Provide “on‐call” service at assigned solar facilities  
• Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures  
• Supervise and provide ongoing training for Solar Technician Level I employees  
• Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed  
• Able to create a ticket from start to completion that affectively communicates the work performed. Including tracking time and materials as well as work performed through the Sprocket system.  
• Use of Sprocket system to effectively complete equipment PM inspections and identify corrective actions if issues are found.  
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned  
• Assessing and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements  
• Champion diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.   

 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, Vocational/Technical School training a plus  
• Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures  
• Demonstrated ability to identify energized and de-energized electrical parts, identify all incoming power sources, and safely de-energize sources before beginning work training or previous work experience  
• Demonstrated understanding of safe electrical and mechanical practices  
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment  
• Demonstrated ability to identify and perform effective Lock Out/Tag Out of energized parts/systems  
• Basic computer operation skills ability to operate system monitoring applications  
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.  
• Valid OSHA 30 certification  
• Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification  
• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings  
• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills.  
• Effective organizational skills  
• Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)  
• Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)  
• Ability to work with other techs to be able to complete tasks with these team members  
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and abilit